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Means failure of a party to fulfill his obligations under the contract
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Damages for breach of contract should only be awarded where they arise naturally from the contractis known as?
This principle is known as the rule of foreseeability or the principle of direct damages. It states that damages for breach of contract should only be awarded if they are the direct and foreseeable result of the breach. Indirect or consequential damages that are not a natural consequence of the breach are generally not recoverable.
Define the term ordinary damages?
Such damages as naturally and generally would result from a breach of contract.
What is theDifference between breach of contract and discharge of a contract?
breach is a form of discharge. Generally, a discharge is when a contract ends for any reason. A breach is when one of the parties does not perform under the contract. Breach could lead to discharge, rescission, or damages, or nothing.
What do you need to have to file a breach of contract?
# A contract # A reasonable belief that the other party has materially violated that contract # Damages # An Attorney
On what basis are compensatory damages for breach of contract calculated?
Normally, compensatory damages are measured by the party's expectancy, or what the parties should have reasonably foreseen as flowing from the breach. Parties may also receive reliance damages for the expenses caused by relying on the breached contract or restitution damages for the expense of assets conferred on the breaching party.
What is the difference between a breach of warranty and a breach of a condition?
A warranty is less important than a condition and does not impact on the main purpose of the contract. A breach of a warranty entitles the injured party to claim for damages ONLY. They may not repudiate the contract. A condition is a major term that goes to the root of the contract. Such term is essentials to the main purpose of the contract and therefore the injured party is entitled to repudiate the contract as well as make a claim for damages.
Is there a term to describe someone breaching a contract for economic benefit - ie when it is better to pay damages for breach of contract than to continue under it.?
Yes, the term for such a person is "intelligent." The system of contracts and remedies for breach includes the presumptionthat anyone with a "better deal" elsewhere will breach an inefficient contract, provided the risk of damages is outweighed by the potential benefits of the better deal.
A minor breach of contract discharges a contract?
The innocent party usually has the option to decide whether they would like to continue with the contract or discharge it and go for damages
What are common and equitable remedy for breach of the contract?
There are several: 1. Recission, where the contract is cancelled, both parties excused, and any advance payments are returned, 2. Reformation, where the contract is altered to reflect what was actually intended, 3. Specific performance, where the court orders that the exact terms of the contract are executed, 4. Compensatory damages, to cover losses incurred as a result of non-performance, 5, Consequential and incidental damages, to cover "forseeable losses" as a result of the breach 6. Punative damages, to punish a person for willfull breach 7. Liquidated damages, those specified in the contract if the terms are not met.
What is the equitable remedy of Specific Performance?
Specific performance is a legal remedy in which a court orders a party to perform a specific act, usually related to a contract. It is typically used when monetary damages are inadequate to fully compensate the injured party, and the subject matter of the contract is unique, such as real estate. This remedy is discretionary and may be granted if the court determines it is appropriate under the circumstances.
Can you have a minor arrested for breaking contract?
Generally, you can't have anybody arrested for a breach of contract. The usual remedy is to sue for damages in a civil action.
What is specific performance of contract and under which circumstances specific performance not granted?
Specific performance is a legal remedy where a party is ordered to perform their obligations under a contract as promised. It is typically granted when monetary damages are inadequate to compensate the aggrieved party. Specific performance may not be granted if the subject matter is personal in nature, the terms of the contract are unclear or unreasonable, or if the court deems it impractical to enforce.
